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TX HB4327

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Moody

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds siblings to the list of family members who may benefit from wrongful death actions, expanding eligibility beyond the current categories of surviving spouse, children, and parents

  • Defines "sibling" to include siblings of the whole or half blood, adopted siblings, and stepsiblings

  • Authorizes siblings to bring wrongful death actions independently or on behalf of all eligible family members

  • Applies only to wrongful death actions commenced on or after the effective date; actions filed before that date remain governed by prior law

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to wrongful death actions for the benefit of siblings of the decedent.

Civil Remedies & Liabilities

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

5/21/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/21/2025
Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence4/1/2025

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